Question 1

Planetary health is based on the understanding that the health of natural systems depends on human health and wellbeing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The web of causation acknowledges that a health outcome in a group or population is the result of a single causation, which is directly related to death or physical inabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

SARS is spread when droplets from the infected person's nose and mouth are released when the person sneezes or coughs through _________ ___________.

Accepted Answer

airborne transmission

Question 4

Why should healthcare providers advocate for planetary health?

Accepted Answer

Planetary health is the health of human

Question 5

It is important for healthcare providers to understand how susceptibility and carriers contribute to illness. Which contributory category of susceptibility and carriers is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person may only have passive immunity against exposure to a disease and becomes ill after exposure. 
B)  People can harbor an infectious agent in their system and not become ill until a certain situation develops. 
C)  People can be born with a genetic characteristics that make the individual immune to communicable diseases. 
D)  A person may suspect an illness from a communicable disease and still choose to be involved with other people. 
A)  A person may only have passive immunity against exposure to a disease and becomes ill after exposure. 
B)  People can harbor an infectious agent in their system and not become ill until a certain situation develops. 
C)  People can be born with a genetic characteristics that make the individual immune to communicable diseases. 
D)  A person may suspect an illness from a communicable disease and still choose to be involved with other people.

Question 6

A client comes to the emergency department exhibiting symptoms that include a fever of 103.2°F (39.6°C), migraine headache, respiration discomfort, generalized body pains, and a cough. Which information obtained during the patient's admission process causes the greatest concern for the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  The client arrived home 24 hours ago from traveling. 
B)  The client was asymptomatic up until three days ago. 
C)  The client was working for three weeks in China. 
D)  The client sat next to a person with a cough on the plane. 
A)  The client arrived home 24 hours ago from traveling. 
B)  The client was asymptomatic up until three days ago. 
C)  The client was working for three weeks in China. 
D)  The client sat next to a person with a cough on the plane.

Question 7

The web of causation is a _______ concept, meaning contributing factors can be added or excluded based on new knowledge and/or certain situations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The web of causation is a _______...

Question 8

The term communicable disease means an agent can be transmitted directly or indirectly from an infected host to a vulnerable host.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An educational seminar is being presented to public health nurses regarding possible outbreaks of smallpox. Which is the most important reason this specific information is being offered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many terrorists attacks are biohazardous. 
B)  Specialized client care is needed. 
C)  The disease is extremely contagious. 
D)  Persons born after 1972 are not immune. 
A)  Many terrorists attacks are biohazardous. 
B)  Specialized client care is needed. 
C)  The disease is extremely contagious. 
D)  Persons born after 1972 are not immune.

Question 10

A client is admitted to an isolation room in a hospital for an identified case of smallpox. Besides airborne precautions, which additional safeguard do the healthcare personnel need to strictly follow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Guidelines for indirect transmission 
B)  Proper fit and care of respiratory protection 
C)  Process for performing effective hand hygiene 
D)  Vaccinated seven days prior to providing care 
A)  Guidelines for indirect transmission 
B)  Proper fit and care of respiratory protection 
C)  Process for performing effective hand hygiene 
D)  Vaccinated seven days prior to providing care

Question 11

Describe the difference between contagious and non-contagious communicable diseases.

Accepted Answer

A non-contagious communicable disease is

Question 12

Many of the leading causes of mortality in the U.S. are related to chronic and other non-infectious conditions. Which is an identified contributing factor for inadequacy when using the advanced model of the triangle of epidemiology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teenage pregnancy 
B)  Age related causes 
C)  Drug-induced causes 
D)  Accidental injuries 
A)  Teenage pregnancy 
B)  Age related causes 
C)  Drug-induced causes 
D)  Accidental injuries

Question 13

Why is the web of causation preferable to the triangle of epidemiology?

Accepted Answer

The web of causation focuses on multiple

Planetary health is based on the understanding that the health of natural systems depends on human health and wellbeing.

The web of causation acknowledges that a health outcome in a group or population is the result of a single causation, which is directly related to death or physical inabilities.

SARS is spread when droplets from the infected person's nose and mouth are released when the person sneezes or coughs through _ ___.

Why should healthcare providers advocate for planetary health?

It is important for healthcare providers to understand how susceptibility and carriers contribute to illness. Which contributory category of susceptibility and carriers is correct?

A client comes to the emergency department exhibiting symptoms that include a fever of 103.2°F (39.6°C), migraine headache, respiration discomfort, generalized body pains, and a cough. Which information obtained during the patient's admission process causes the greatest concern for the nurse?

The web of causation is a _______ concept, meaning contributing factors can be added or excluded based on new knowledge and/or certain situations.

The term communicable disease means an agent can be transmitted directly or indirectly from an infected host to a vulnerable host.

An educational seminar is being presented to public health nurses regarding possible outbreaks of smallpox. Which is the most important reason this specific information is being offered?

A client is admitted to an isolation room in a hospital for an identified case of smallpox. Besides airborne precautions, which additional safeguard do the healthcare personnel need to strictly follow?

Describe the difference between contagious and non-contagious communicable diseases.

Many of the leading causes of mortality in the U.S. are related to chronic and other non-infectious conditions. Which is an identified contributing factor for inadequacy when using the advanced model of the triangle of epidemiology?

Why is the web of causation preferable to the triangle of epidemiology?

Overview of Epidemiology: Concepts and History

An Introduction to Population Health

Social Epidemiology and Determinants of Health

Data and Epidemiology: the Link to Biostatistics

Descriptive Studies in Epidemiology

Analytic Epidemiology: Observational Studies

Analytic Epidemiology: Advanced Designs

Overview of Applied Program Evaluation

Epidemiology and Policy

Selected Topics

Epidemiology and Public Health

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Exam 3: Frameworks and Models in Epidemiology

Planetary health is based on the understanding that the health of natural systems depends on human health and wellbeing.

The web of causation acknowledges that a health outcome in a group or population is the result of a single causation, which is directly related to death or physical inabilities.

SARS is spread when droplets from the infected person's nose and mouth are released when the person sneezes or coughs through _________ ___________.

Why should healthcare providers advocate for planetary health?

It is important for healthcare providers to understand how susceptibility and carriers contribute to illness. Which contributory category of susceptibility and carriers is correct?

A client comes to the emergency department exhibiting symptoms that include a fever of 103.2°F (39.6°C), migraine headache, respiration discomfort, generalized body pains, and a cough. Which information obtained during the patient's admission process causes the greatest concern for the nurse?

The web of causation is a _______ concept, meaning contributing factors can be added or excluded based on new knowledge and/or certain situations.

The term communicable disease means an agent can be transmitted directly or indirectly from an infected host to a vulnerable host.

An educational seminar is being presented to public health nurses regarding possible outbreaks of smallpox. Which is the most important reason this specific information is being offered?

A client is admitted to an isolation room in a hospital for an identified case of smallpox. Besides airborne precautions, which additional safeguard do the healthcare personnel need to strictly follow?

Describe the difference between contagious and non-contagious communicable diseases.

Many of the leading causes of mortality in the U.S. are related to chronic and other non-infectious conditions. Which is an identified contributing factor for inadequacy when using the advanced model of the triangle of epidemiology?

Why is the web of causation preferable to the triangle of epidemiology?

Overview of Epidemiology: Concepts and History

An Introduction to Population Health

Social Epidemiology and Determinants of Health

Data and Epidemiology: the Link to Biostatistics

Descriptive Studies in Epidemiology

Analytic Epidemiology: Observational Studies

Analytic Epidemiology: Advanced Designs

Overview of Applied Program Evaluation

Epidemiology and Policy

Selected Topics

Epidemiology and Public Health

Filters

SARS is spread when droplets from the infected person's nose and mouth are released when the person sneezes or coughs through _ ___.